The Board of Trustees is the governing body of Mississippi College, elected by the Mississippi Baptist Convention and responsible for guiding the fulfillment of the University's mission. The Board brings wide-ranging experience and a devotion to Christian higher education and the particular values that Mississippi College upholds.

Name

Occupation

Location

Amanda Alexander

Attorney/Shareholder

Alexander and Watson, PA

Jackson, MS

Ralph Barnes

President

Adcamp, Inc.

Jackson, MS

Bill Dye

Retired Civil Chief

US Department of Justice

Oxford, MS

La'Verne Edney

Attorney/Shareholder

Baker Donelson

Jackson, MS

Dr. Ronnie E. Falvey

Pastor

First Baptist Church

Madison, MS

Dr. Robert E. Foster

Cardiologist

Birmingham Heart Clinic

Birmingham, AL

Roy J. Fountain

President

Fountain Ace Hardware

Forest, MS

Larry Franklin

President

Bain Manufacturing, Inc.

Grenada, MS

Dr. Frank Gunn

Retired Minister

Hattiesburg, MS

Jane Hederman

Civic Leader

Jackson, MS

Dr. Gene Henderson

Retired Minister

Brandon, MS

Tony Huffman

Owner/President

Huffman and Company CPA

Flowood, MS

Eddie Kinchen

Retired

Fox-Everett, Inc.

Jackson, MS

Hon. Tom S. Lee

Senior US District Court Judge

Forest, MS

Colin Maloney

President

Century Construction

Tupleo, MS

Paul Moak

President

Paul Moak Automotive, Inc.

Jackson, MS

Zeita Parker

Civic Leader

Ridgeland, MS

Dr. Don Phillips

Retired President & CEO

Pittman-Moore

Brandon, MS

Rev. Hugh D. Plunkett

Minister of Music

First Baptist Church

Columbia, MS

Mike Rice

President

Master Boat Builders

Bayou La Batre, LA

Mary Ellis Smith

Retired Business Education Teacher

Tupelo, MS

Bill Sones

Chairman/President/CEO

Bank of Brookhaven

Brookhaven, MS

Leland Speed

Chairman

Eastgroup/Parkway Properties

Jackson, MS

Rev. Chip Stevens

Senior Pastor

First Baptist Church

Starkville, MS

Ed Trehern

Retired CEO

Delta Health Group

Pascagoula, MS

Roy Ward

Retired President

Horne, LLP

Jackson, MS

Robert Watson

Owner/President

Watson Quality Ford

Jackson, MS

Ken Weathersby

VP for Convention Advancement, Executive Committee

Southern Baptist Convention

Nashville, TN

Jean Williams

Civic Leader

Jackson, MS

Mark Wright

Retired CEO

USAA Federal Savings Bank

San Antonio, TX

Academic Affairs Committee

The Academic Affairs Committee reviews all matters relating to the academic programs of Mississippi College, approving all new degree programs and any honorary degrees awarded.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing the financial systems and accounting practices of Mississippi College and the activities of the University's independent auditor, internal auditor, and financial management of records.

Building Committee

The Building Committee reviews all construction projects and financing.

Business Affairs Committee

The Business Affairs Committee supervises and oversees the safekeeping, management and investment of all University funds except those assets managed by the Mississippi College Foundation. The Committee reviews and recommends to the Board annual University budgets that have been prepared by the President. The Committee also reviews the financial statements of Mississippi College including the operating budget, the endowment, reserve funds, and any other special funds.

Christian Life/Student Affairs Committee

The Christian Life/Student Affairs Committee reviews policies and practices relating to student life, extracurricular student activities, and Christian development for students at Mississippi College.

Development Committee

The Development Committee provides guidance and oversight of the University’s fund raising and development efforts through the President and the Vice President for Advancement. The Committee assists in identifying, cultivating and contacting prospective donors in the efforts of the University’s fund raising campaigns.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is charged with oversight of the University during the periods between full Board meetings, and it exercises all powers of the Board of Trustees except as reserved by law or the By-Laws to the Board. The Executive Committee is responsible for recommending to the Board of Trustees candidates for membership on the Board and is responsible for reviewing and establishing the President’s performance.

Law School Committee

The Law School Committee reviews all matters relating to the welfare and operation of the Mississippi College School of Law.

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee reviews all matters relating to the faculty and staff of the University and recommends action to the Board of Trustees.